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STD Testing in Lockhart, SC: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea diagnoses in Union County are about 36% higher than the US average. Whether you're in Lockhart, South Carolina for a quick test or routine screening, your options balance cost, speed, and convenience. Check the list below to weigh your choices.

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STD testing near Lockhart, SC

5 testing options are listed for Lockhart, SC. The nearest, ReGenesis Health Care, is about 8.9 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 8.9 miles

ReGenesis Health Care

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 117 reviews

ReGenesis Health Care in Spartanburg requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead means arriving to a visit that covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis A, B, and C testing, with treatment for bacterial infections the same day, on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance, and conducted in Spanish.

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Spanish Is a Primary Care Language Here

ReGenesis Health Care in Spartanburg delivers care directly in Spanish, not through an add-on service but as a named operational language of the clinic. That means clinical conversations, treatment decisions, and follow-up instructions all move in Spanish without loss of nuance between provider and patient.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Added to the Panel

The testing panel at ReGenesis runs to seven infections: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis A, B, and C. Covering all three hepatitis strains in one appointment, paired with hepatitis A and B vaccination on-site, means exposure risks across the full hepatitis spectrum are addressed without splitting care across separate visits.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
115 Thomas Street, Suite B Spartanburg, SC 29379
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 99 reviews
Address
200 Herlong Avenue South, Rock Hill, SC 29732 25.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 122 reviews
Address
2460 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 27.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 94 reviews
Address
1650 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 27.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews
Address
809 North Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150 35.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25

  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200

  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49

  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Lockhart, SC

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Lockhart, SC

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lockhart, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Lockhart, SC

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Union County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Union Medical Center A Division of Spartanburg

    1201 Furman L Fendley Highway, Union, SC 29379

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lockhart. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Lockhart, SC who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 358 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lockhart. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 39 offer telehealth.

  • Charles Murdock

    Internal medicine · 1201 Furman L Fendley Highway, Union

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  • Daniel Crow, MD

    General practice · 1 Medical Park Drive, Chester

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  • Bamidele Ekunsanmi, MD

    Internal medicine · 120 York Street, Chester

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  • Samuel Stone, MD

    Family medicine · 517 Doctors Court, Chester

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  • Shelaila Villamor, DO

    Family medicine · 1023 Creekside Medical Drive, York

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  • Khalid Soherwardy, MD

    Family medicine · 317 North Logan Street, Gaffney

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These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Lockhart, SC

No pharmacy near Lockhart, SC publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Palmetto Drugs

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Union Family Pharmacy

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 11 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Community Medicine Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Blacks Drug Store

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Lockhart, SC.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Lockhart, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Union County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Union County, the county that includes Lockhart, compare with South Carolina and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#18 of 46 South Carolina counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Union County vs South Carolina vs U.S.

Union County South Carolina U.S. ▲▼ = Union County vs the state average
Infection Union County South Carolina United States
Chlamydia
657.2 175 cases ▲ 7%
612.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
244.1 65 cases ▲ 10%
222.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
26.3 7 cases ▲ 52%
17.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.5 2 cases ▼ 60%
18.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.8 1 cases ▼ 68%
11.7 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Union County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 375 750 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Union County, chlamydia has risen from 495.5 to 657.2 per 100,000 (33%), gonorrhea has fallen from 271.6 to 244.1 per 100,000 (10%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 29.6 to 26.3 per 100,000 (11%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Lockhart, SC

Adults uninsured
12.8%
No routine checkup
20.7%
No transportation
9.6%
Binge drinking
16.2%
Frequent mental distress
18.8%
Depression
25.4%
Below poverty line
32.1%
Primary-care ratio
3,002 : 1
Union County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.8
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 92nd percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Union County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Union County (2023)

Federal priority area: South Carolina is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
346 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
114

Union County HIV care continuum (2022)

Union County recorded 35 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 18.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Union County residents living with HIV, 88.2% are in care · 80.3% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Union County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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Local context

About Lockhart, SC

Pinckneyville, where a good share of Lockhart's renters cluster alongside longtime homeowners, is home to working households whose schedules don't always bend toward weekday appointments. With fewer than half of residents in the active labor force and unemployment running notably high, the people who are working often hold hourly or shift-based jobs. The kind where slipping out mid-morning for a health visit means lost pay, not just lost time. That economic reality lands hardest on younger adults still building their footing: the late-teens-and-twenties crowd navigating relationships, often without strong employer benefits or paid leave.

Lockhart's low typical rent keeps housing manageable, but when no household in town clears the six-figure income threshold, a testing fee still registers. There's no walking to a clinic, no quick errand-style visit. Which is exactly why the breadth of options listed here matters. Thirty-six entries spanning different cost tiers, hours, and distances along that corridor mean residents near Pinckneyville can sort by what actually fits (an early Saturday, a sliding-scale fee, a telehealth follow-up) rather than settling for whatever happens to be open when the truck shifts end.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Lockhart, SC

Walkability 3.93 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.93/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lockhart generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Lockhart, South Carolina, EasySTD

ZIP 29364 snapshot

Residents
525
Median age
50.9
Median income
$22,500

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 29364 area around Lockhart: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lockhart alone.

Lockhart sits in Union County, ZIP 29364. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Pinckneyville Monument

Major routes

  • SC 9, SC 49 (Jonesville Lockhart Highway)
  • SC 49 (Lockhart Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Lockhart, SC: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Union County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under South Carolina law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Lockhart-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab
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What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Lockhart often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in South Carolina

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on South Carolina law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In South Carolina, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

South Carolina permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in South Carolina

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Lockhart, SC

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Lockhart, SC?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Lockhart, SC?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Lockhart, SC without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Lockhart, SC?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Union County?

About 657 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the South Carolina average.

Can I test at home near Lockhart, SC?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 29364; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in South Carolina without a parent?

In South Carolina, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

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